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Dementia home care in Pontefract

11 of the 14 home care agencies in Pontefract offer dementia home care, of which 7 Good. A dementia home care agency is registered with the CQC to support people living with dementia in their own homes, with carers trained for it and visits planned around routine.

Dementia home care in Wakefield typically costs £29.50 an hour, based on 3 agencies with a rate on record; the middle half charge £29.22 to £32.75. That is close to the typical weekday hourly rate in Wakefield of £29.50.

A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer, with the same person each visit.

Live-in careOvernight careRates published30 min visitsEmploys its carersDirect payments
PrimeCarersAnother option

Choose your own carer in Wakefield

Self-employed carers with their rate, experience and reviews on their profile. You pick who to talk to, and the same carer comes every time.

91 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wakefield
Hourly visits
£18 to £25an hour
Live-in typically £1,120 a week

HOME CARING SERVICES

Pontefract, WF8
CQC: Good
Rates not published
Area typical £29.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Croft Healthcare Ltd

Pontefract, WF8
CQC: Requires improvement
Rates not published
Area typical £29.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Malachi Care Services

Pontefract, WF8
CQC: Requires improvement
Rates not published
Area typical £29.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Ivy Care Services Ltd

Pontefract, WF9
CQC: Not yet rated
Rates not published
Area typical £29.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Krystal Hope Ltd

Pontefract, WF9
CQC: Not yet rated
DementiaKrystal Hope
Rates not published
Area typical £29.50 an hour
No reviews yet
Or your own carer through PrimeCarers: £18 to £25 an hour

Typical rates in Wakefield

Median rate for each type of care, across the 71 agencies in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Hourly visits
£29.50
Usually £29.22 to £32.75 an hour3 agencies
Your own carer, PrimeCarers
£20
Usually £18 to £25 an hour, set by the carer

Common questions

How much does dementia home care cost in Pontefract?

Dementia home care in Wakefield typically costs £29.50 an hour. Rates depend on the time of day and what the care involves, so ask each agency for a written price list.

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Pontefract?

11 of the 14 CQC-registered home care agencies in Pontefract offer dementia home care, going by what they say on their own websites. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for dementia home care in Pontefract?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the cost, usually as a direct payment you spend with the agency or carer you choose. Ask the adult social care team at Wakefield council for a needs assessment.